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reprise

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/

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What does reprise mean?

noun

  1. A recurrence or resumption of an action.
  2. A repetition of a phrase, a return to an earlier theme, or a second rendition or version of a song in a programme or musical.
  3. A renewal of a failed attack, after going back into the en garde position.
More meanings (7)

noun

  1. A taking by way of retaliation.
  2. Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and lands, as rent charge, pensions, annuities, etc.; also spelled reprizes.
  3. A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate.
  4. In masonry, the return of a moulding in an internal angle.

verb

  1. To repeat or resume an action or a role.
  2. (obsolete) To take (something) up or on again.
  3. (obsolete) To recompense; to pay.
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IPA pronunciation

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ɹɪˈpɹiz/
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